About Us
A new type of Community
Belper Community Hall
Driven by the desire to create a space for community engagement, Belper Community Hall offers a classic, inviting interior, a wooden sprung dance floor, disabled access, and much more.
Our Vision
Our vision is to have a Hall which is in constant use by members of the local and wider community; offering a range of events to suit every taste.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to offer an affordable, safe and user-friendly space to any member of the local and wider district looking for a commmunity space to hire.
Core Values
Provide a safe community space, Help to support the local and wider community, Look after the Hall’s green spaces
Community Run
Belper Community Hall is run by a committed team of volunteers dedicated to keeping the community hall a space available to all.
Feel like getting involved? We’re always looking for more volunteers to join us in both committee and non-committee roles.
Our History
Belper Community Hall, situated on land once owned by the Strutt family and known as The Hollies, has been a vital part of the community since its transformation in the mid-20th century. Originally acquired by Derbyshire County Council in 1937, the land became home to the King George VI Memorial Hall, established in 1957 by the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service (WRVS) as an “Old People’s Club.” Under the WRVS, the hall hosted a variety of community activities, from dance lessons to Meals on Wheels, and played a key role in local life despite its modest facilities. After a brief closure, the hall reopened in the 1980s, continuing to serve Belper with events like yoga, social clubs, and dance schools, maintaining its status as a beloved gathering place.
